foydi's CATCH:
I
know the Philippines is a tropical country and the heat during summer
season is something that we expect. But I'm sure you will agree with me
that the heat right now is something that's unbearable, it's as if we
are being cooked inside an oven!
Haist,
actually, with my work for WWF Philippines, I candidly even said that I
won't have a hard time explaining what Global Warming is! Just imagine
experiencing 35++ and 36++ temperature right here in Manila? Goodness,
this heat really will not just drive us crazy, it can actually kill
us!
Anyway,
I know Filipinos are very flexible and resourceful people. We adapt
wherever we are, whatever the situation is. And with this scourging
heat, I bet many have adapted, in a way, already.
For example, I myself treated the situation lightly, (whenever possible!) and joked at it with these pick-up lines:
Manila ka ba? Ang hot mo kase.
But when the temperature gets hotter the next day, I said:
Manila ka din ba? Kase, you're getting hotter and hotter each day.
And it was a surefire hit on Twitter and Facebook haha.
But
more than that, while everybody go to our captivating beaches and
resorts or go to a colder country at this time, some people looked for
means how to get through.
And recently, I found two things that caught my attention and really made me wanting them all the time.
It's
the back-to-back electric fan and the so-called Melona ice cream from
Korea! The former is something I would really love owning! I know it
wouldn't solve the heat but I think it can be of a little help. And
besides, don't you find the fan so cool, that's literally and
figuratively speaking! :)
The back-to-back electric fan and Melona ice cream |
And
the Melona ice cream, goodness, it just tastes so good! The fruitiness
of the flavor just blends very right with the sweetness. Sorry though I
don't know the actual retail price as I buy from my office mate who
sells it. And I get it for only PhP30! So move over Magnum, Melona is
taking your place! And it's much cheaper! :)
But
aside from that, when you are outside, don't forget to bring water (not
bottled as it will add up to our urban waste), wear comfy clothes and
sun protection (shades, umbrella, sunblock). Well, if you don't need to
go out and you can avoid it, I suggest you stay inside, and make your
surrounding comfortable.
I know this too shall pass. We will survive the heat. And that I guess this has been my 26th Treasure Find! :)
But
while we try to survive the heat, let's be mindful next time of what we
do with the environment. You can log on to www.wwf-org.phils to know
more about environmental sustainability.
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